Babatunde Aléshé Brings the Laughs on ROUTES

From sparse to splendid, Babatunde has experienced it all. His childhood holidays—while rich in memories—were a far cry from the luxury he’s come to enjoy today. From summer breaks spent at his aunt’s house in Brixton to camping in TV land’s most famous jungle and sleeping under the stars in Africa, Babatúndé’s travel adventures have taken him on an extraordinary path.

Listeners will discover Babatunde’s strict seating preferences on trains, his love for solitude on long journeys, and how the meditative combination of train travel and Thundercat’s music helps him unwind. He also opens up about early nerves performing at Leeds’ Comedy Club—and the standout work trip to Zambia that brought him close to nature and gave him a new perspective on life.

Babatunde shares his love for traveling with family and the hilarious dynamics between his wife’s relaxed approach and his strict punctuality. He doesn’t hold back on his newfound taste for luxury travel either, recounting a humorous demand for the “senior suite” in Dubai. And for those looking to explore closer to home, he reveals Cambridge as his go-to staycation spot, perfect for unwinding and punting on the river.

Routes with Clara Amfo is a brand-new travel and entertainment podcast created in collaboration with LNER. Not your typical travel show, Routes is both relatable and aspirational. Clara asks her guests about the travel experiences that have shaped them, diving into their biggest travel moments, childhood memories, career influences, ‘icks,’ and the weird and wonderful encounters they’ve had along the way.

Routes with Clara Amfo is available on all major podcast platforms and onboard LNER trains—simply scan the QR code on the back of your seat to tune in. Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.